Osage Roost
General Forum => General Discussion => Topic started by: HelsbysCustomCalls on September 26, 2010, 06:35:42 AM
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My father is nearing the end of a long battle with cancer, and asked me to get him a duck before he passes. I went to the property that I turkey hunt on, and I knew there was a beaver pond back in the woods south of the fields. On the way in, I jumped a mallard hen and dropped her. Being early in the afternoon, I expected that I would have a long wait until anything else came by, so I moved across some beaver runs, till I came to a promising looking spot about mid way on the pond. It wasnt long before a huge cold front blew in with high winds and menacing looking clouds. It must have made the ducks nervous because they were coming in off of the lakes in groups of 5 and 10. Within an hour I had my limit on the water, and was ready to head out, when I heard voices coming down the trail! It was my Step Grandson Tyler, who is also my hunting partner. He heard about what I was doing, and came to help. We spent the rest of the afternoon shooting ducks for my Dad, and talking about all the great hunts the 3 of us had together. We cleaned the ducks up and took them to my Dad. He was so happy, he had tears in his eyes, and hugged the pair of us. Dang I'm gonna miss him!
Richard
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Your father raised a good son.
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A touching story. Thanks, Roc
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Richard, Sorry to hear about your Dad..my heartfelt prayers go out for all of you there.
Charlie
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Graet job Richard!
Mike
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Richard.
It's a noble gesture that you and Tyler did. I know you will miss your dad dearly my friend and hope the two of you get to enjoy the remaining days you have together. My thoughts and prayers are still with him and your mom bud! *prayer*
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Thats what it is all about... Its a shame some things dont last forever. :(
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That's awesome friend!! Hope you get to spend MANY MANY more days with your Dad!!! He's in our prayers.
Al
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So sorry to hear that Richard. Ya know----its those things that help every one of us ourselves deal with this sort of situation. To have those fond memories and feelings to cherrish---well...its priceless. There are alot of people in the world that have not shared the love and compassion you have.
Share the priceless time ya'll have and hold onto each any every adventure.
You dad is in our prayers
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*prayer*
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Richard
Always cherish those good memories you have and had w/ your father. I lost mine when I was 15...we were great hunting and fishing buddies. Those memories will last me the rest of my life. I pray yours will too. :grouphug:
Bill
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Richard that is a very touching story. Your father will be in our prayers and glad you had a lot of luck to get your father some ducks!
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Richard that is a very touching story. Your father will be in our prayers and glad you had a lot of luck to get your father some ducks!
*prayer*
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Richard, I`m glad you had a fine hunt for waterfowl this weekend! Talking about family duck hunting memories of past seasons is what it is all about! *up*
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I am so sorry to hear about your dad. I hope that he can rest a little easier for a while now
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Richard..... Sorry to hear about your Dad! You did a fine thing for him this weekend. Hope all turns out good for him. Dad's a special people!
Brent,
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Richard, You and your family are in our prayers, those precious moments you have shared will last a lifetime. Stop and think of them often, it soothes the soul....
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*prayer* knee mail sent.
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Awsome job my friend and your father and your family are in our prayers *prayer*
Craig
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Sorry to hear this about your dad Richard...............I sure do miss mine ........... *prayer*